The Best Ever CRE Show

Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world.

So if you want the real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show.


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JF1305: The Psychology Of Success: Why Your Min...
Rod went from eaning $10k in year two of investing to $120k in year three. He credits meeting someone who taught him about the psychology of success to making that jump. He then had a HUGE jump in net worth, jumping $17 MILLION in one year! But, it...
28 min
2702
JF1304: A Canadian Investing In The USA with Gl...
Glen is buying properties in different states using turn-key operators. Remote investing is a great way to invest when you live in a less desirable area for investing. Glen has built teams on the ground and has tips and suggestions for anyone else who...
25 min
2703
JF1303: He Wants To Put An End To Zillow with G...
Greg started with only three agents and grew his real estate firm to over 4000 agents. Greg had an interesting strategy for investing when he started out that had a lot of success. He’s had a different path to his success than you might typically...
24 min
2704
JF1302: Switching To Wholesaling After Flipping...
Starting in 2003, Brad and his company have flipped over 2100 homes. With so much capital out, he decided to switch to the wholesaling model. Figure out what it takes to flip a high volume of houses, and what it takes to build a wholesaling business...
21 min
2705
JF1301: Starting & Operating An Asset Based Inv...
Jeff started as a flipper on the side while also being a professional firefighter. Realizing that flipping didn’t align with his cash flow goals, He started funding out-of-state turnkey providers. Jeff is also working on his own rental portfolio and...
23 min
2706
JF1300: Using The Best Data & Analytics To Opti...
Scott saw a huge lack of data and information in the Airbnb area of investing. He set out to scrape all the data he could and provide nice, easy to understand information for investors. Scott also used to be an investor himself but sold his properties...
15 min
2707
JF1299: Finding A Niche, Creating & Executing A...
Nathan enjoys helping investors with their businesses and lives. He is also a multifamily flipper. He has a specific niche that he sticks to and credits having a niche to his success. We’ll get advice on how to find a niche and stick to it, which...
36 min
2708
JF1298: How To Create Over $2 Million In Invest...
Neal does not call himself a real estate investor. Rather, he says he is a technologist. While he does invest in real estate, he does so using the latest technology to be as efficient as possible. By doing this Neal says he is really running a...
21 min
2709
JF1297: Learning From A Bad First Investment wi...
Drew bought his first deal at almost retail, put too much money in the rehab, and wasn’t getting great returns. He learned from the experience and now owns 20 units and one commercial property. Hear what he learned and applied to his business after...
29 min
2710
JF1296: How To Acquire & Control Over $100 Mill...
Maureen was frustrated with her corporate job, which led to quitting the job and buying small multi family properties to provide for her family. The smaller apartments were okay, but she still wanted more. Now a very successful multifamily syndicator,...
30 min
2711
JF1295: Home Building In Developing Countries w...
Brett was blown away by what families were living in after the earthquake in Haiti a few years ago. During that visit, he made the decision to start helping people get the basic necessities such as safety, shelter, clean water, a food program. Hear...
20 min
2712
JF1294: Reviewing The Best Crowdfunding Platfor...
Ian wanted to know more about all the different crowdfunding websites. He put together something comparing most of them and eventually made his website because of all the demand he was getting from other people. Now you can visit his website and...
26 min
2713
JF1293: Using Facebook Live To Build Your Real ...
Camberly wanted to know everything about Facebook Live once it launched. As a Facebook marketer since 2007, she knew that Facebook live was going to be huge. Now she helps others market on Facebook via Facebook live. Get some fantastic tips from a...
20 min
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JF1292: Leaving A Comfy Corporate Job For Multi...
Tamar got her start in real estate with single family homes. Along the way, she realized that reaching her passive income goal was going to be challenging with single family homes. That’s when she bought a gym equipment business and started...
27 min
2715
JF1291: What Is The Best Apartment Investing St...
Joe and Theo are discussing/debating different apartment investing strategies on this edition of Follow Along Friday. Really this debate can apply to all property investing. The strategies up for debate today are distressed vs. value add vs. turnkey....
43 min
2716
JF1290: Closing 30+ Deals Per Month After Being...
Lance started wholesaling in March of 2016. Fast forward to March 2018 and his team and himself are closing 30+ deals per month! Lance shares his best tips for how he has been able to scale so quickly. From setting up partnerships, learning from...
30 min
2717
JF1289: How To Wholesale Over $250 MILLION Of P...
Jason bet on himself in 2008 after losing his job at a mortgage company (gee I wonder why) and no other places would hire him unless it was 100% commission. He started his real estate investing company and never looked back. Today we get expert tips...
25 min
2718
JF1288: Making Money With Partnerships & Distre...
Frank and Larry had a third partner in the past, the three of them grew a firm from 0 to 500 agents in 10 years. Once that relationship began to sour, they went separate ways. Frank and Larry tell us what to look out for to avoid getting into a bad...
26 min
2719
JF1287: How To Properly Screen A Property Manag...
Sean got his start in 2007, obviously not the greatest time to start in real estate. He created a property management company out of necessity and manages 180+ units today. Besides going above and beyond with his property management, he also owns...
27 min
2720
JF1286: How To Diversify Your Portfolio With In...
Stephen Advises entrepreneurs and investors on how they can expand their investment strategies and grow their businesses to new heights. Him and his company work with individuals on what their goals are to first see if they are a fit for eachother....
14 min
2721
JF1285: What CAN You Do With A Self-Directed IR...
Scott is here today to help us understand what is possible and legal with self directed IRA account. You may be surprised by how many investments you can buy with a self directed IRA. You may also be suprised at what you can’t buy. If you enjoyed...
21 min
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JF1284: Apartment Investing Debate: Better To S...
JF1284: Apartment Investing Debate: Better To Syndicate Or Use Your Own Money? #FollowAlongFriday   Joe and Theo are debating which strategy is better between syndicating or using your own money. Oddly enough, Joe is taking the side of using your...
37 min
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JF1283: Sell Faster & For More Money By Hiring ...
Adding value can happen in many ways. Steven found a niche for himself in the 1980’s and has been designing high end interiors ever since then. Not only will he design a brand new interior, Steven goes above and beyond by furnishing with fine...
26 min
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JF1282: Flipping Crazy! 300+ Flips Total, 40 Ac...
Luke has completed over 300 flips and has 40 flips currently going at this moment. From getting started in your own backyard, to expanding nationwide, Luke has flipping tips for every level flipper. From how to find deals, finding contractors, how to...
28 min
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JF1281: Scaling A Value Add Business, Investing...
Callum built his valet trash service company to serve over 65,000 units and then sold to a large private equity firm. Now he focuses on multifamily and self storage investing. Callum shares great tips on how to scale a business as well as multifamily...
27 min